PHYS 170L: General Physics I Laboratory

PHYS 170L: General Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)

Course Description

This laboratory course is a rigorous, calculus-based study for professional or engineering majors. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce the fundamental concepts of kinematics, mechanics, energy, waves and thermodynamics. (3 hours laboratory)

Co-Requisite(s): Credit for or registration in PHYS 170.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an experimental understanding of some basic physical concepts and theories.

Demonstrate familiarity with various instruments and their use in making reliable and precise measurements.

Calculate a result with the appropriate number of significant figures.